Chris holds an A.R.C.T. in Composition from the Royal Conservatory of Music. He has been a member of the RCM College of Examiners since 1996 where he currently examines all levels of the music history program.Chris has been a performer since the age of 17.Hi-lights include opening for performers such as Kim Mitchell, Dave Wilcox, and Rare Earth.

He was guest performer for Cirque de Soleil Choreographer Debbie Brown and guitar coach to Ken Triwush for the Toronto production of ' The Buddy Holly Story '.Chris and his band Brass Soldier were featured on CTV's'Live it Up '

Most Recently Chris has completed a CD project for singer- songwriter David William John on which he performed, arranged and produced.

He has been an integral part of Beach Music since 1986where he has been dedicated to providing instruction on a wide variety of topics. Topics Include: